West Virginia University at Parkersburg majors, earnings & debt

West Virginia University at Parkersburg offers 9 bachelor's majors across 7 areas. Graduates in Nursing earn the most: a median $77,910 four years after graduating. Earnings below are for this school's own graduates in each major, not national averages.

All West Virginia University at Parkersburg majors by area

Humanities & Languages · 2 majors
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Liberal Arts / General Studies$32,909$43,935$18,557
Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other———
Technology & Computing · 2 majors
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Computer and Information Sciences———
Computer Science———
Business & Finance · 1 major
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Business Administration$44,419$45,951—
Communications & Media · 1 major
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Graphic Communications———
Education · 1 major
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Education (Elementary / Secondary)$35,543$39,681$11,182
Engineering · 1 major
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Engineering-Related Fields———
Health & Medicine · 1 major
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Nursing$73,315$77,910$18,223

College Scorecard field of study, latest release: median earnings of graduates who received federal aid, 1 and 4 years after graduating; median federal loan debt. — means too few graduates to report.

From major to career

Education (Elementary / Secondary) → Elementary school teacher

$55,140
Parkersburg
$55,630
West Virginia
$63,970
U.S.

Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to shrink 0.4% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.

BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35

Nursing → Registered nurse

$79,000
Parkersburg
$80,130
West Virginia
$97,550
U.S.

Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 5.6% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.

BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35

Across all majors, former West Virginia University at Parkersburg students earn a median $35,171 ten years after starting college, more than 0% of West Virginia colleges we cover. 9% graduate within six years.

West Virginia University at Parkersburg majors questions

How many majors does West Virginia University at Parkersburg offer?

West Virginia University at Parkersburg offers 9 bachelor's majors across 7 areas; the most majors are in Humanities & Languages and Technology & Computing.

What is the highest-paying major at West Virginia University at Parkersburg?

Nursing graduates from West Virginia University at Parkersburg earn a median $77,910 four years after graduating, the highest of the 4 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $18,223.

Which West Virginia University at Parkersburg majors earn the least?

Among majors with reported earnings, Education (Elementary / Secondary) graduates earn the least: a median $39,681 four years after graduating.

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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections). Back to West Virginia University at Parkersburg overview